Open Rank Lecturer in Mathematics

The Department
of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of New Mexico invites
applications for a full-time, Open Rank Lecturer (non-tenure track), with a
start date of August 2, 2027. Applicants must have a master's degree in
mathematics or a closely related field and at least 3 years of college-level teaching
experience by the appointment start date. The Lecturer will teach per the
department's workload policy in place at the time including a reduced load should
the opportunity arise to coordinate courses.

For best consideration, all application materials must be received by November
11, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

Who We Are:
The University
of New Mexico (UNM) lies between the Sandia Mountains and the Rio Grande River.
With over 11,000 employees, UNM is one of the largest employers in the State.
It is both a Carnegie R1 research university and a federally designated
Hispanic-Serving Institution. UNM is New Mexico's flagship university and
premier research institution. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is
home to 26 tenured and tenure-track faculty, nine teaching faculty, and four
postdoctoral and research faculty. Our commitment is to advance the mathematical
sciences and mathematics education in New Mexico, and to prepare our students
for careers in industry, government, and education.

Albuquerque has
a rich cultural heritage and a vibrant scientific community. It is home to the
National Hispanic Cultural Center, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Sandia
National Laboratories, and Kirtland Air Force Research Laboratory. The city is
100 miles from Los Alamos National Laboratory, and the state boasts numerous
national parks and monuments. Albuquerque has a low cost of living, beautiful
sunsets, varied hiking, and excellent restaurants. The annual Albuquerque
International Balloon Fiesta is the largest hot-air balloon festival in the
world.

UNM is located
on the traditional homelands of the Pueblo of Sandia. The original peoples of
New Mexico - Pueblo, Navajo, and Apache - maintain deep connections to this
land. Learn more about our campus, our city, and why UNM is a great place to work and live:
https://advance.unm.edu/why-unm/
https://advance.unm.edu/why-abq/

What We Offer:
UNM offers paid
parental leave, dual career placement assistance, and relocation assistance.
Our excellent benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, retirement,
employee wellness programs, and tuition remission for faculty and their
partners.

To apply, visit
the UNMJobs website: https://hr.unm.edu/unmjobs, and reference Requisition #38035. For
more about the department, visit http://www.math.unm.edu.
For inquiries
about the position, please contact:
Dr. Sarah Percival, Search Committee Chair: spercival@unm.edu
Dr. Monika Nitsche, Department Chair: nitsche@unm.edu
Amy Hathaway, Department Administrator: ahathawa@unm.edu (for technical or submission issues)

A complete
application consists of:
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae (must include names of three references)
Teaching Statement (1-2 pages)

The cover letter and CV should establish
the minimum qualifications, and, ideally, the full application materials will
address all preferred qualifications.
The applicant must
provide official certification of successful completion of all degree
requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

The successful
candidate will be an excellent teacher able to communicate and collaborate with
Department faculty and staff.
Minimum
Qualifications:

1. Master's degree for Lecturer 2 or a PhD for Lecturer 3 in mathematics or a related discipline by appointment date
2. 3+ years of experience as an instructor at the college level

Preferred
Qualifications:

1. Excellence in and commitment to teaching.
2. Experience teaching a variety of lower-division courses, including calculus.
3. Literacy in modern student-centered pedagogical methods and innovations.
4. Awareness of challenges faced by students and demonstrated commitment to student success in lower-division mathematics.
5. Collaboration and communication skills.
6. Shows potential for successful course coordination.
7. A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the University's mission to serve local and global communities.

Only applications submitted through
the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
advertisement on a 3rd party site, please
visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.